demonstrative

/dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ · noun

Meaning

(grammar) A demonstrative word
That serves to demonstrate, show or prove
Given to open displays of emotion
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

Etymology / origin

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Related words

illustrative(English)informative(English)instructive(English)demonstrative pronoun(English)emotional(English)effusive(English)gushy(English)gushing(English)substantival(English)cataphora(English)deixis(English)interrogative(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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demonstrative — meaning and etymology | WikiWord